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Top Santa Elena Family Hotels

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"This was my favourite stay in Costa Rica! Both my friend and I can’t stop taking about our time in Monte Verde. Thank you for a wonderful stay and great breakfast each morning! "
$43 nightly
The price is $48
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Restaurant
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"The hotel serves a good cause and needs our help "
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
Garden
Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (86)
"Excellent staff and amazing breakfast "
$40 nightly
The price is $45
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
Exterior
Pensión Santa Elena
Pensión Santa Elena
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (358)
"Excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff; conveniently located. "
$48 nightly
The price is $54
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Pensión Santa Elena
Exterior
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (554)
"In an area that is off the main road, very secluded and very tranquil setting"
$66 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Cala Lodge
Game room
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (615)
"We loved our stay at Hotel Poco a Poco! The location is perfect—close to town but still peaceful—and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations. Our room was clean and cozy, and the restaurant served excellent meals. The only downside was that the pool and jacuzzi were under renovation during our visit, but everything else more than made up for it. Highly recommended for a Monteverde stay!"
$219 nightly
The price is $247
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Lobby sitting area
Monteverde Lodge
Monteverde Lodge
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (450)
"Beautiful lodge"
$288 nightly
The price is $325
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Monteverde Lodge
Property grounds
Alan's House
Alan's House
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Alan's house was a wonderful place to base our family (w/ 2 kids, 6 and 9) for visiting Santa Elena and Monteverde; it is a very charming spot with breath-taking views, my boys loved having breakfast and spotting rainbows our first morning. The house was spotless and the kitchen very well-equipped (with cookware and cutlery in excellent condition). Alan and his wife were extremely gracious hosts, always easy to contact and eager to help. We hope to come back soon!"
$111 nightly
The price is $111
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Alan's House
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (895)
"Amazing location, excellent staff and delicious food. A little expensive but well worth it."
$32 nightly
The price is $36
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Villa Oso Perezoso Aire Acondicionado | Balcony
San Rafael Ecolodge
San Rafael Ecolodge
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"Great stay about 30 min drive from busy and touristy La Fortuna town. The hosts were phenomenal: accommodating, friendly, everything was taken care of. Great homemade food! What a wonderful stay, will return in the future for sure."
$90 nightly
The price is $102
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
San Rafael Ecolodge
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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was wonderful and staff members were so friendly!!"
Ronny 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Elena like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Santa Elena is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The recreation options, local tours, and coffee shops are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Santa Elena?
Monteverde Lodge is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include Ficus Sunset Suites and Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Santa Elena?
The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 79°F. The rainiest months in Santa Elena are October, August, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 19 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Elena?
While you and your family are visiting Santa Elena, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Ficus La Raiz and Arenal Volcano National Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like The Bat Jungle and Children's Eternal Rainforest.